quoting gutteruncensored.comDamn, these girls are violent and heartless as hell. These young girlsfrom Malaysia think they are real gangsters. When it come to acountry's faith, they say show me your children and I will show youyour future. Malaysia better watch out because the future in thisvideo is looking pretty dim. At least I think its from Malaysia but alot of people say this video is Singaporean but most say it isMalaysian. I am sure some one will recognize the villains if not thevictim and confirm where it if from thus making the proper authoritiesaware. People have asked for this to be posted to bring it to theattention of the authorities, only thing is needed now is commentsfrom people in the know. People sending in this video describe thegroup of bully we see as "Lala girls" and most say this took place inMalaysia.

> I agree that the McDonald team of lawyers are not smart enough or they> did not fight to their spirit.> McCurry certainly infringe copy right of McDonald brand name, and> pattern of brand name/logo.

> Malaysian Curry Chicken =MC Curry or M.C. Curry, or MCC

> McDonald can have copyright claims in McCafe, McCurry, McChicken,> McFish and etc.

The judges in their verdict blamed the lawyers for phrasing the wrongquestions. If one raises the contention, the answer will be to thatcontention. And if the contention raised is wrongly phrased, theanswer will be to that phrased question. And this is even worse if thecontention is on the final appeal in short iti critical to "design"the questions of contentment that poses the judges had not chocie butto agree with you...

From: bear

Mc is a very common Scottish family name. What makes McDonald to havethe right to claim millions of Scottish family name to be copyrighted?

So the US General McArthur must change his name too?

From: "oi kia"

Who owns McCurry? Justice in Malaysia is always in favour of the wellconnected. If McCurry were to set up shop in the Western country, it willloose its pants in a legal suit.

HONG KONG: Award-winning Malaysian singer Gary Chaw and Hong Kongartiste Justin Lo are normally the best of friends. But the two popstars turned into the worst of enemies during a roadside brawl afterdrinks at a pub here.

The local paparazzi were rewarded with dramatic photos of Chaw and Lopunching each other and Chaw kicking Lo while the latter was in theback seat of a taxi.

Lo, better known as Zak Tin, was even invited as the guest singer atChaw’s concert in Malaysia last year.

On Tuesday night, they had gone for a drink at a pub with severalfriends at Central district.When they're not fighting: Lo (right) appeared as a guest singer atChaw’s concert in Kuala Lumpur last year.

At about 1am, Chaw left the pub in anger while Lo followed with a “redface”. They then had a heated argument by the roadside.

Hong Kong’s Oriental Daily News reported that Chaw punched Lo until hecollapsed on the side of the road.

Lo got up and fought back. After a while, they were pulled apart bytheir friends.

In a dramatic turn of events, the duo left in a taxi together with twomale friends but the vehicle made an emergency stop soon after.

Chaw alighted and was seen jumping on the street and calling out to Loto step out for a one-on-one fight. The latter refused.

The 30-year-old Malaysian then kicked at Lo who was in the back seat.

After a while, the 33-year-old Lo got off and was seen grimacing inpain, using his hands to cover his groin.

Then Chaw grabbed a road sign and attempted to hit Lo with it, but wasstopped by their friends.

Half-an-hour later, both of them left separately accompanied byfriends. Chaw behaved as though nothing had happened during aninterview with a Hong Kong radio station on Wednesday. He only talkedabout his concert in November.

At a press conference in Hong Kong last night though, Chaw apologisedto Lo for his act.

“I have no excuses, no reasons. I am wrong. I am willing to takewhatever responsibility, punishment....

“Justin had never wanted to hurt me with his actions. It is veryobvious this is not a fight ... it was me who lost control,” he said.

Chaw, who was born in Sabah, was sent to study in Canada when he wasonly nine. He returned home and participated in an Astro singingcontest in 1999 but lost.

Later, he was signed up by a recording company and released his albumXiao Wo Ben (Laugh at my stupidity).

Lo, who is also a song-writer and record producer born in America, wassigned up as a singer in 2005.

The same year, his debut album Justin was released and became a hitwith 15,000 copies sold on the first day. He held his debut concert atthe Hong Kong Coliseum the next year and the tickets were sold outwithin 10 minutes.

On Sep 26, 10:04 am, "Anamalai Sinnathamby" Sinatha...@tmnet.net.my> wrote:> Do a DNA check on the daughter and compare that with the sultan who is> accused of fathering the child. If the Sultan is not guilty, he should have> no fears"The Cynic" wrote in message

> news:fc64cbb7-396b-46ce-9044-5373dc92eecc@x6g2000prc.googlegroups.com...> On Sep 25, 9:34 am, "Anamalai Sinnathamby" > Sinatha...@tmnet.net.my> wrote:> > If that is true, it just indicates what an irresponsible arsehole he is.> > Name me a sultan who is clean.

> Quote your source please.

The source was from Malaysiakini.Anamalai was afraid of getting into copyright infringement, which isunfounded.

I quote from Malaysiakini:Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang has been accused of turning his back onhis illegitimate daughter whom he fathered as a result of an allegedaffair with a Filipino nurse in the early 1980s.

The daughter, Carla Brizuela Shah, 19, and her mother, Dina BrizuelaCooper, 47, are currently living in California, United States.

It is sad that no one seems to have the guts to comment. All the politicalparties seem so silent and possibly afraid. Most I believe have too manyskeletons in their cupboards and if they do comment may have their skeletonsexposed. It looks like until this batch of wayward people are gone, there isno hope of change ever occuring short of a revolution like that of thefrench who resorted in change that resulted in many heads rolling. It isindeed sad.

>I believe it is UMNO's unwritten policy to weaken all the component parties>of BN so that they can do what they like. UMNO only want lap dogs. How else>can one explain why the Public is finally waking up that these component>party leaders have not a care in the world for the well being of their>community but rather how well their pockets are going to be lined?> Malaysia can only become a Nation when the people are classified as the> haves and have nots. The haves will have to be contained and the have nots> to be helped. Racial politics is a no no. No racial group is afraid of the> other. There will be no winners if civil strive occurs.

> SOLO, Indonesia: Two Indonesian wives of slain militant leader Noordin> Mohammed Top have been blocked by police in their bid to bury his body> on Indonesian soil, their lawyer said on Thursday.

> Munfiatun and Arina, who both married the 41-year-old as he was on the> run over a string of deadly bombings, were denied access to his body> at Jakarta's police hospital, lawyer Mohammed Kurniawan told AFP.

> "I submitted their request to the police but it was rejected as they> don't have legal documents showing they were married to Noordin," he> said.

So while Sudan’s Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein escaped caning, Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno is in danger of actually being caned. The press has quoted Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein as having “cleared” the Prisons Department to cane model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno. He said: “I am now satisfied that the caning can be carried out by the department if the court decides to proceed and enforce the sentence.”

But WAIT!

Look at these pictures, the Home Minister himself should also be caned. He was caught drinking beer too. These are old photos that nobody care a damn. But they now have a new meaning to the world. Why shouldn't he be caned? Is it because he is a male? Is it because he is a Minister? Or is it because he is the son of former PM Hussein Onn? What ever it is, this integrity-less and hypocritical leaders in Malaysia should be booted out in the next General Elections.

Malaysia should send him to singapore where he will be properly interogated to divulge all his activities and hence make the region safer. Malaysian authorities are probably treating him like a maharaja because they probably think in their deluded minds he is a hero.

According to media reports, the Heavenly King had received an 'indecent proposal' by a Malaysian Datuk (an honorary title bestowed by the Sultan) to spend the night together after she became infatuated with the star.

While the 47-year-old politely declined her request, he kept his relationship with Chu under wraps to protect the latter. Last week, Lau came under fire for not acknowledging Chu to protect her after being threatened by the infamous Hong Kong mafia.

In 1983, Lau was just starting out his career with the hit television drama series "Return of the Condor Heroes". His popularity was gaining all over Asia and won over the hearts of many female fans, reported Malaysia’s Guang Ming Daily.

As the television series exposed Lau to the Asian market, he often had to travel to Malaysia for promotional events and appearances. These were often well attended and it was at one of these events that the Datuk came to know of Lau.

Regarding Lau as the "man of her dreams", the Datuk was present at every event in which he appeared. She also often gained access backstage to get closer to him.

Lau was oblivious initially and thought that she was just an over zealous fan or one of the event organisers in charge of autographs and photo-taking sessions. Little did he know that she had expected much more.

Rejecting her request, Lau had told her the he "was tired and wanted to return to his hotel to rest".

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has congratulated IndonesianPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on the successful raid by theIndonesian police that led to the death of wanted terrorist NoordinMohammed Top.

In his letter to President Yudhoyono on Friday, Mr Lee said it is asignificant achievement that will make Indonesia and the region safer.

But the prime minister added that although terror groups linked to Topwill be weakened by his death, they still pose a threat to the region.

He said Singapore will continue to work closely with Indonesia andother regional governments to combat terrorism.

Mr Lee said he is confident that under President Yudhoyono's ableleadership and the professionalism of the Indonesian police andsecurity agencies, Indonesia will score more successes againstterrorists in future.

After Honda and BMW have quit Formula One, and when the country is facing an economic recession, the government makes an announcement of forming the “One Malaysia F1 team”. It shows the spirit of “Malaysia Boleh” but from the commercial point of view, could such a huge investment bring the country any remuneration?

There are pros and cons to own a F1 team. The pros include enhancing the popularity of the country, Proton, Air Asia, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and other sponsors, particularly Proton, in the international arena.

In fact, Lotus used to own a remarkable F1 team. It had won the annual championship for seven times since its first entry into the F1 race in 1958. By entering the race, Proton may master the latest technology and overcome the weaknesses of the engine, so as to open up more oversea markets.

"Is it a wise decision to join as even some famous automobile companies are unable to sustain?" Once Proton gains a good reputation, it can sell a large number of licensed products. At the same time, the Malaysian team's entry can stimulate F1 ticket sales, reversing SIC's gloomy operation. Also, the team may share the total prize of US$500 million, as well as the TV rights revenue.

However, the formation of a team costs a lot. First of all, the new team must pay the The International Automobile Federation, commonly known as FIA, an entry bond of US$48 million. Also, Malaysia has to raise funds to build a production, design and technology development centre near the SIC.

Although Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak did not disclose the cost of setting up the team, it is estimated to cost at least US$100 million, including the salaries and business entertainment expenses of the drivers and the captain. For example, after Honda took over the whole racing team in 2006, it had to allocate up to US$500 million for its annual budged.

We are worrying about the Malaysian team's ranking as the higher the points a team can accumulate, the higher the prize they get. If the Malaysian team is ranked at the bottom, it does not only have failed to gain popularity, but it may harm the brand. With Honda's technology, it had been suffering a bleak record for eight years and in 2007, the team was ranked number nine with only 14 accumulated points. Meanwhile, BMW decided to quit F1 because of its poor performance this year.

F1 is a “money-burning” sport. Even it does bring certain economic benefits, its return has been reduced under the shadow of the global financial turmoil and the automobile industry downturn. Is it a wise decision to join as even some famous automobile companies are unable to sustain?

Compared to other racing teams, the Malaysian team possesses the advantage of the government's support. But under the circumstances of deteriorating national budget deficit, would it be a wise investment?

What benefit has the country actually gained after spending US$130 million to build the circuit, hosting F1 races since 1999 and allowing Petronas to sponsor the BMW team for four years? It is better to show the people a clear account. The government should learn a lesson from previous failed investments in order to become a pragmatic investor. (By LIM SUE GOAN/Translated by SOONG PHUI JEE/Sin Chew Daily)

A 107-year-old Malaysian woman is looking to marry for the 23rd time because she fears her current husband will leave her for a younger woman, AFP reported.

Wook Kundor has been married to her husband, Muhammad Noor Che Musa, a man 70 years younger than her, for four years. The couple made headlines across regional newspapers when they got married, AOL News reported.

Kundor is seeking a new marriage because she fears that Musa, who is undergoing voluntary drug rehabilitation treatment in the capital Kuala Lumpur, will leave her once his program is over, Press TV added.

"Lately, there is this kind of insecurity in me," Kundor told The Star in Malaysia.

"I realize I am an aged woman... My intention to re-marry is to fill my forlornness, and nothing more than that."

Wook said that she hopes to visit Musa soon and tell him that she is lonely without him. She said she would wait for him if he reciprocates

If I were Nazarudin, I will appeal on the grounds of miscarriage of justice. I will question how Sharia Law can allow muslims to continue working in Genting Highlands and why MAS can continue to have Muslim Air Stewards and Stewardess serving alcohol on the plane. The Law in all its majesty treats the rich and poor alike for stealing bread and sleeping under bridges. We have to include those stealing big time from the country as well.

I suspect that if more muslims are caught drinking alcohol, the punishment will be lifted for good and Sharia Law will be sidelined in preference to Secular Law.

"uputih" wrote in message

> While the issue of caning Kartika is still to be decided we have now, > another instance fo same punishment to be meted out to Nazarudin > Kamaruddin, a 46 years of age, male. The Shariah Court Judge and the state > involved in both cases, are the same. High Level Corporate Muslims, who > are mere social drinkers better give Pahang a wide berth. Foreign > investors should park their finance somewhere else. It is more safe in > Penang.

> To be more fair to Pahang Muslims, the State should ban all liquor, be it > toddy or Pu Tow Chiu.

Shariah lawyers to critics: Don't mess with court decisions Malaysian Mirror: Do not harass or put pressure on those who are trying to enforce Islamic laws, the Malaysian Syariah Lawyers' Association (PGSM) advised critics.

In a statement jointly issued with Pembela, an umbrella body of several Muslim NGOs, the association said everyone should adhere to and respect the decisions made by the syariah courts. Read the news item here: http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/26168/84/ *********************************************

I don't know what these Shariah lawyers are so upset about. Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno has agreed to be caned. In fact, she said she wants to be caned because she is ashamed of her actions and regrets what she did. The police then came to her house to arrest her and took her off to prison. Half an hour later they sent her home. This upset Katika who then went to the police station to make a police report. She said she wants to cover herself in case she is accused of trying to evade the caning sentence.

Kartika was arrested in Pahang, the home state of Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak. The Pahang state government is under Umno and Barisan Nasional, not under PAS or Pakatan Rakyat. Najib, however, has asked Kartika to appeal the caning sentence. But Kartika refuses. She wants to be caned.

The 14 days grace period for Kartika to appeal her caning sentence has now expired. This means she can no longer appeal the sentence and, therefore, it should be carried out immediately. But the government does not want to cane her.

They said they would only do it after the month of Ramadhan is over. Why after Ramadhan? Why not now? There is no Islamic law and no verse in the Quran that says no sentence should be carried out during the month of Ramadhan.

Will the government now drop the caning sentence? And will they cite the 'pressure' as the excuse for dropping the caning sentence?

I, for one, would like to see the sentence carried out. This will open the floodgates for an eventual full clampdown on liquor.

Islam says you must not drink, sell, serve, keep, profit from, etc., liquor -- including working in any place that sells liquor, own shares in the company, hold directorships, and much more. It is not only forbidden to drink the stuff. It is also forbidden to associate with the stuff in any way whatsoever. Once Kartika has been caned then the government can go after the workers, owners, shareholders, directors, government officers who approved the licences, etc. Tens of thousands of people will be hauled in and caned.

Genting, which is also in Pahang, Najib's home state, would have to sack all their Muslim workers. So would Club Med and all those other hotels in Pahang. They would have to sack all their Muslim workers or else the managers and owners of these establishments would get arrested and caned.

Oh, and my favourite, MAS. MAS will have to discontinue serving beer and liquor onboard its flights or else it would have to sack all the Muslim staff and employ non-Muslims. The Muslim workers in the KLIA tax-free shops would also have to be replaced with non-Muslims. KLIA itself would have to sack all its Muslim workers or else the tax-free shops in KLIA would have to stop selling liquor, cigarettes, tobacco and whatnot. I am all for it. Let's see where we go from here. And please, Shariah lawyers, don't mess with us.

Anyway, before I sign off, read what a Muslim lawyer wrote in his Blog:

If that is not shocking enough, consider section 177 of the Enakmen Pentadbiran Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang 1982 (the enactment under which Kartika is sentenced). Under this section, a person who forces or allows his wife to prostitute herself with the intention of earning an income from such prostitution is liable to be fined RM4,000 or imprisonment for 2 years or both and caning of not more than 6 lashes. So, there we have it. RM5,000 fine or imprisonment of 3 years and 6 lashes for consuming alcohol.

But RM4,000 fine or imprisonment of 2 years and 6 lashes for forcing one's wife to be a prostitute!

Apparently in Malaysia corruption is a way of life. All those in control believe strongly that that is a way of life and an Allah given right. Basically all of them are classified into two major categories and they are the small boats and the big boats or ships.

For the small boats, you spit and their boats will float. For the bigger boats a torrent of water is required. Lately the big boats have equiped themselves with toy boats as well and the minions manning the ship will throw their toys boats into the spittle if need be.

Malaysia Boleh. No one wants to talk about it because people who live in glass houses do not throw stones. The system is quite advance so much so the possibility of this post not being allowed may be imposed. Even if allowed, replies may just be blocked.

Be they from the civil courts or Sharia Courts, they must withstand the scrutiny of the public. If it is a fair and correct decision, no one will critisize it. If it is an incorrect decision or a decision made based on eroneous data than it must be subjected to scrutiny even from its own fraternity of judges. The Sharia Court have made a decision on the woman who drank beer. It did not take into consideration whether the woman's personal rights have been compromised. If she is being punished, than it becomes beholden upon the Sharia courts to make sure such rules are imposed on all muslims and prevention is as much a more urgent critiria than being caught imbibing the intoxicating drink. There is therefore a need to stop all sales of thsese spirits and also all personels involved in the marketing of this product be dismissed from their jobs.

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On Sat, 5 Sep 2009 22:28:42 -0700 (PDT), "Ir. Hj. Othman bin Hj.

Ahmad" wrote: >Advising ILI sufferers to contact hospitals on the third day if it >worsens will ensure certain death because Tamilflu is no longer >effective.

Baloney.

>If you recover it is more of luck, since the fatality rate for those >who got worse on the third day is very high. Most will die on the >fifth day even in ICU. Unless there is sufficient lung machines. Even >then, it will take you years to fully recover from the other bacterial >infections.

Please get a clue before you sprout this nonsense.

>The manufacturer of Tamilflu does not allow the usage of Tamilflu over >48 hours on the onset of symptoms. Using it will mean that it is >useless and can cause damages in the form of Tamilflu resistant flu >virus.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 – An MCA leader has appealed to those watching the party’s current developments to give more time for it solve the deepening crisis.

Vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said he was confident the party could handle its internal problems well, without any inteference from a third party.

Liow also brushed aside speculation, especially by the media, that the party was heading for a split, assuring that its unity was intact, in facing the crisis.

“Please give us a little more time to resolve all these problems amicably. I am confident with the party’s own mechanism, we will be able to handle this issue,” he told a news conference here today.

In the latest turn of events, sacked party deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek’s supporters yesterday submitted enough quorum to call for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) after being challenged by the other faction led by president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.

The presidential council had, at the same time, also endorsed a call for only one EGM to be held.

According to the MCA constitution, the secretary-general would have five days to set a date for an EGM after receiving requisitions from chief coordinator for the signature campaign, Datuk Tan Chai Ho, yesterday.

Reminding the party members that MCA should fulfill its promises made to the people to reform, Liow said the party was also taking in its stride, the current crisis.

He said its members should not waste time in bickering and instead, focus on its reform agendas.

“As the pendulum swayed away from the old behaviour, it is necessary for the party to have a stand on certain issues.

“We should stick to the principles in handling the issue and manage the behavourial change well,” he added.– Bernama

The Indonesians are laughing away and not intimidated by this toothless warning. What has Khairy in mind when he gave that caution? Khir Toyo may just not like him for that and may just retailiate with a stunt of his own.

HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau has been told not to engage in sex while undergoing a 49-day ritual to get rid of "bad aura", Chinese dailies reported.

The 47-year-old was advised to do so by a monk who performed a ritual on his behalf after Lau sought his help.

He is believed to be facing the biggest "crisis" of his career after he came out in the open about his marriage to former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu.

The daily reported that in his 30-year career, Lau had faced numerous challenges including being sidelined by his former employer TVB and the failure of his investment at a film company but he managed to emerge unscathed.

Chu, who is reportedly pregnant after having undergone artificial insemination, sought help from the monk to rescue her famous husband's career.

It is said that Lau's fortune would become better after his birthday, which falls on Sept 27.

Lau and Chu registered their marriage in Las Vegas on June 23, last year.

Justice in Malaysia is becoming a huge joke. The next time UMNO sends itspeople to protest and scream and shout racial taunts, the triads should comeforth and deal with them the best way they know how. I think some of theseUMNO leaders should be made to account for all these commotions. MCA, MIC,Gerakan are all nicely asleep and waiting to run out of the country. Howelse can they be so subservient!"shah" wrote in message

PAS Sabah regretted the attitude of some UMNO leaders who were verycritical and unsupportive of the caning sentence as meted out byPahang Syariah High Court. I personally viewed the behaviour of theseUMNO leaders as one who were scared of how ”the outside world wouldperceive and react” rather than “to fear Allah and His wrath forabandoning the punishment ordained in the Quran.”All this while theUMNO Muslim leaders were telling the Muslim community that Malaysia isa great model of Islamic country practising the true teachings ofIslam. The UMNO Muslim leaders, in the past, told the MalaysianMuslims that preparations were underway to meet the manpower needs forthe implementation of Syariah laws.

When Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s term to helm the nation as the5th Prime Minister taking over from Tun Dr. Mahathir, he introduced anew version of Islamic brand dubbed the “Islam Hadhari”. It was justyet another attempt to slow down the growing enthusiasm of the Muslimsto see the real implementation of the genuine Islamic laws as outlinedin the Quran and words of the noble Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.Millionsof ringgit were spent to organise forums, seminars, etc., with aims toconvince the people that Islam Hadhari does not run contrary to thereal Islam propagated by the noble Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Yet,nothing substancial resulted, money, time and energy were wasted, theMuslims were further brought to confusion, and the Islam Hadharibecame mocked by the non-Muslims. The non-Muslims made joke of thereligion by saying that there were now two different versions of Islamand they couldn’t comprehend which of the two were true Islam.Inresponse to Sabah Muslim Women Lawyers Association (Salwa) President,Noor Azah Abdul Rahman’s agreement with the admission by Datuk SeriHishamuddin that the Syariah Judiciary does not have the expertise tocarry out the whipping sentence, PAS Sabah viewed the statement asjust a lame excuse stemming from their refusal to implement the hududlaws. It was a silent objection to the Syariah Judiciary to carry outthe hudud punishment and one that only confirmed UMNO’s consistency inobjecting its implementation.What more could one say when the PAS-ledgovernment in Kelantan tried to implement the Syariah Panel Code, waswarned by the then Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir, that it could facesevere consequences should it go ahead with the implementation. Therewas then uproar made by several UMNO leaders led by Tun Dr. Mahathirthat if hudud laws were to be carried out, the Muslims would be leftwithout hands and there would not be enough stones to meet thedevelopment requirement.The same fate befell the PAS-led government inTrengganu way back in 1999.

When the then Menteri Besar, Tuan Guru Dato Hj. Abdul Hadi Awang,announced in the State Assembly that Syariah Panel Code had beenpassed, UMNO leaders warned the police not to co-operate with the PASgovernment in exercising their duties such as arresting Muslims foundto commit Syariah offences.UMNO Muslim leaders should not continuouslymisled the people by giving weak excuses that the Syariah Judiciarylacked expertise in carrying out the whipping. After more than 50years of independence, the nation had produced professionals in allfields. Medical doctors that need 6 years to complete their studiesare now serving either at government hospitals or in private clinics.Just how long does it take to produce an expert in whipping?Must ittake longer than a medical doctor’s term of 6 years to graduate?Teachers who were given the authority to cane students who misbehave,were they ever given training? They were not trained, yet they canestudents. Some students’s parents even lodged police reports overexcessive caning that led to injury.

If Malaysia can boast of being leader in the syariah-compliantIslamic financing globally, was it because UMNO crazes only for moneyand anything with monetary gains?There was hardly any professionalsthat could deal with Islamic finances and banking system initially,but yet because it brings about monetary rewards to the nation,opportunities were in abundance for the people to train in thesesectors. Malaysia is indeed one of the leading nation that producesexpertises in the syariah-compliant Islamic finances and bankingsystem.Why the lame excuse that the Syariah Judiciary lacked expertisein carrying out the whipping sentence? Is it because of the fear thatthere indeed are some leaders who indulge in liquour consumption andcould one day end up being whipped in the publicBy: HAMZAH ABDULLAH

PAS Sabah regretted the attitude of some UMNO leaders who were verycritical and unsupportive of the caning sentence as meted out byPahang Syariah High Court. I personally viewed the behaviour of theseUMNO leaders as one who were scared of how ”the outside world wouldperceive and react” rather than “to fear Allah and His wrath forabandoning the punishment ordained in the Quran.”

All this while the UMNO Muslim leaders were telling the Muslimcommunity that Malaysia is a great model of Islamic country practisingthe true teachings of Islam. The UMNO Muslim leaders, in the past,told the Malaysian Muslims that preparations were underway to meet themanpower needs for the implementation of Syariah laws.

When Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s term to helm the nation as the5th Prime Minister taking over from Tun Dr. Mahathir, he introduced anew version of Islamic brand dubbed the “Islam Hadhari”. It was justyet another attempt to slow down the growing enthusiasm of the Muslimsto see the real implementation of the genuine Islamic laws as outlinedin the Quran and words of the noble Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

Millions of ringgit were spent to organise forums, seminars, etc.,with aims to convince the people that Islam Hadhari does not runcontrary to the real Islam propagated by the noble Prophet Muhammads.a.w. Yet, nothing substancial resulted, money, time and energy werewasted, the Muslims were further brought to confusion, and the IslamHadhari became mocked by the non-Muslims. The non-Muslims made joke ofthe religion by saying that there were now two different versions ofIslam and they couldn’t comprehend which of the two were true Islam.

In response to Sabah Muslim Women Lawyers Association (Salwa)President, Noor Azah Abdul Rahman’s agreement with the admission byDatuk Seri Hishamuddin that the Syariah Judiciary does not have theexpertise to carry out the whipping sentence, PAS Sabah viewed thestatement as just a lame excuse stemming from their refusal toimplement the hudud laws. It was a silent objection to the SyariahJudiciary to carry out the hudud punishment and one that onlyconfirmed UMNO’s consistency in objecting its implementation.

That more could one say when the PAS-led government in Kelantan triedto implement the Syariah Panel Code, was warned by the then PrimeMinister, Tun Dr Mahathir, that it could face severe consequencesshould it go ahead with the implementation. There was then uproar madeby several UMNO leaders led by Tun Dr. Mahathir that if hudud lawswere to be carried out, the Muslims would be left without hands andthere would not be enough stones to meet the development requirement.

The same fate befell the PAS-led government in Trengganu way back in1999. When the then Menteri Besar, Tuan Guru Dato Hj. Abdul HadiAwang, announced in the State Assembly that Syariah Panel Code hadbeen passed, UMNO leaders warned the police not to co-operate with thePAS government in exercising their duties such as arresting Muslimsfound to commit Syariah offences.

UMNO Muslim leaders should not continuously misled the people bygiving weak excuses that the Syariah Judiciary lacked expertise incarrying out the whipping. After more than 50 years of independence,the nation had produced professionals in all fields. Medical doctorsthat need 6 years to complete their studies are now serving either atgovernment hospitals or in private clinics. Just how long does it taketo produce an expert in whipping?

Must it take longer than a medical doctor’s term of 6 years tograduate? Teachers who were given the authority to cane students whomisbehave, were they ever given training? They were not trained, yetthey cane students. Some students’s parents even lodged police reportsover excessive caning that led to injury. If Malaysia can boast ofbeing leader in the syariah-compliant Islamic financing globally, wasit because UMNO crazes only for money and anything with monetarygains?

There was hardly any professionals that could deal with Islamicfinances and banking system initially, but yet because it brings aboutmonetary rewards to the nation, opportunities were in abundance forthe people to train in these sectors. Malaysia is indeed one of theleading nation that produces expertises in the syariah-compliantIslamic finances and banking system.

Why the lame excuse that the Syariah Judiciary lacked expertise incarrying out the whipping sentence? Is it because of the fear thatthere indeed are some leaders who indulge in liquour consumption andcould one day end up being whipped in the public

> 1Malaysia concept is more Malay Malaysia. This is not a bad thing as long as > the Malays recognized that others(Chinese,Indians, Orang Asli,etc) have > rights too.

> While the 1Malaysia policy has gain momentum, our PM must also institute > 1Administrasi policy. Right now every ministry and its subordinate > institutions/establishments are doing thier own things.